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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.61, 648.16 and 312.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.61, 648.16 and 312.26 is: 430.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.61 : 648.16 = 312.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.61/648.16 = 312.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.61x = 648.16 × 312.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.61x = 202,391.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,391.20/469.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.98

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